Preparations are afoot to see the total lunar eclipse along with other parts of the country. This is the second and the last lunar eclipse of the year 2014. Experts say that only the last stage of the eclipse will be visible from the country as during most of the eclipse the Moon will be below the horizon. It is expected to begin at 1.43 PM when the Moon enters the penumbral shadow of the Earth. The totality of the event begins at 3.54 PM to end at 7.05 PM. The start of totality of the eclipse will be at 3.54 pm and the eclipse will be at the maximum at 4.24 pm. Scientists in Guwahati are waiting to gather at the planetarium on Wednesday to witness the total luna eclipse.
The Press Club of Assam (PCA) has expressed concern over the recent controversy involving Assam Health & Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal and his alleged remarks on Bhaona, a traditional Assamese performing art form. The PCA has urged the journalist involved in the matter to clarify his stance, as the issue has sparked widespread debate and criticism.
The controversy began when a television journalist, associated with a news channel owned by the family of the State government’s chief, claimed in a social media post that Minister Singhal disrespected a delegation from the Gauhati Press Club (GPC). The delegation had invited Singhal to a forthcoming Bhaona performance in the city...
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